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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1887-04-27

For several days II ncighboring
city, Grccnvillc, has been greatly
excited over the discovery of a
band of robbers who have for some
time succeeded in stealing from
the Air Line freight trains. 1t is
estimated that at lcaSt 5000 worth
of goods have been taken in this
way. "A large portion of these
goods were disposed of in the city
Of Grccnvillc by one Caldwell who
proves to be the head of the gang.
Such articles as boxes of tobacco,
flour, checks, shceting and shoes,
have been found in tho hands of
innocent merchants who p%atrOniS-
cd Caldwell and the articles are
marked to various firms in towns
in Ga, Miss, and other states. 1T
is passing strange that such q bold
and daring crime could have been
kept concealed SO long. When it
was we'll known that the goods
failed to reach their destination,
we cannot see why suspicion did
not point to this man who sold
merchandise at such reckless pri-
ccS to the GrccnYillc merchants.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1887-04-27
Horticultural Column.

ANALYSIS OF FERTGLIZERS.-In
addition 20 the analysis of fcrtil =
zcrs heretofore published, the State
Chemist finds the following brands
wanting in II or more con THU
ents; Acme Fertilizer, made by
Acme Manufacturing Company;
Ammoniated Dis. Bone, y. II Lew
is; l. d II. Ammoniatod Dis. Bone,
made by J.orentz ~ Ritter; Kainit,
Geo. w. Crane, Agt, Augusta, Ga.
Farmers who have used guano that
is below the guarantee are not re-
to pay for them.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1887-04-27

The rich and fertile soil Of the
south is worth in market 1918,
while the bleak and naturally I'M
productive hills of Connecticut arc
worth $3G, per acre. This difference
in price is fully accounted for when
we remember that the average pro-
duction for the sonth is $lC0, per
capita while in the manufacturing
states of the north it is $3.50.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1887-04-27

Strange has been the conduct of
Senator Jones Of Florida. lie has
~rcsolutcly, systematically and dcvo-
tcdly courtcd for two years, q fair
Detroit dam.cl, who, apparently
care a. little for Senator Jones as
Senator Jones cares for the balance
ofmankind. But although in prose-
cutting his suit, Mr. Jones has lost
his seat, it goes to show that there
is no telling the effect Of Cupid's
darts.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1887-04-27
State Of South Carolina.
COUNTY OF LAURENS.
Court of Probate.

Silas S. Knight, Plaintiff,
0gdiRSt
Robert Knight, Thomas Knight, Benja-
min F.. Landlord, Gillian Landlord.
in his individual right n as executor
of Si'as Knight, deceased, Fannie Il.
Knight, Robccca p. Thomas, Robert G..
Thomas, Emma Nations moo Thomas,
John w. Thomas, Mary T.. Lesley noo
Thomas Nancy a. Thomas, Estelle
Douglas, William Douglass, Frederick
Douglsss, scott Douglass, Elfrcd l..
knight, Samuel S. Knight, John w.
Knight, Waiter II. Knight, Nancy Jones,
John NJ. llolcolmbc in his own right
and as executor of Si!as Knight, deccas-
cd, and Sarah knight,
Defendants.
SUMMONS.
To tho defendants above named;
You arc hereby m and re-
quircd to answer the complaint I'm this
action, which is filed i'm tho Office of tho
Judge of Probate, for tho said
County, and 10 servo q copy OF
your answer to tho said complaint on
the subscribers at their Office at Laurcns
{. H., South Carolina, within twenty
days after tho service hereof, exclusive
of the day of such service; and If YOU
fan to answer the complaint within the
time aforesaid, the plaintiit in this ac-
ton will apply to the Court for tho re-
lief demanded in tho complaint.
Dated, 22nd April. A. ID. 1857.
Seal. a. W. BURNSIDE, j. p. l.. &.
FERGUSON d FEATHERSON,
Plaintiffs Attorney.
TO tho Defendants above named;
You Will take notice that the
summons and complaint in this action
were filed in the Office of tho Judge
Of Probate for Laurcns County South
Carolina, ON the % day of April, 1887.
FERGUSON FErHERSr0NE,
Plaintiffs Attorneys.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1887-04-27
State of South Carolina.
AURENS 90 Y,
IN PROBATE COURT.

Whereas, c. l.. Fike has applied
to me for Letters Of Administration
on the Estate Of Sarah Ann Tur-
ner, deceased.
These are therefore to cite and
admonish all and singular the kim
dred and creditors Of said deceased,
to be and appear before me at n
Court of Probate, to be holden ut
my Office Mt Laurens G.. H., on
the 10Th day of May, 1887, at 10
O'clock, A. NJ, to show cause, If any
they can, why letters should not be
granted.
Given under my hand and seal
this, the Goth day of May, 1887.
IA. w. BURNSIDE, j. p. l.. c.
5-20-S7.-2t.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1887-04-27

For FoRAGE.-At this season
summer forage crops claim the at
temtion OF farmers, and we suggest
that drilled ORR stands at the head
of the list whether &c he cured as
dry forage or for putting in silo.
Prepare land well-that is, break
deep and roll and harrow till it liz
III very fine filth. This done little
cultivation will he needed after the
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1887-04-27
NOTICE.
Real Estate.

A new four room cottage in the
town of Laurens for rent conven-
iently located. Terms reasonable
One hundred and fifty seven acres
bond near Cross Hill, in good state
of cultivation. Well " altered, good
houses, situated on the projected
line OF II. II. for sale ria K Hill Clin-
ton. A bargain offered, Terms easy
We will offer next week for sale,
q large lot of property I'm and near
the town of Laurens. Also n fire
plantation In Abbeville county.
For Rent
Three store houses In tho townof Lau-
rcnS.
FoR SALE:
5000 acres land, located In differon
portions of Laurens county.
FoR SALE or REST
A number of solendid residences In tho
towE ct Laurons.
A new tore house at High Point on
the q j u y II RI co Iowa splendid
stand for q store.
Fer particulars as to any OF the above
property call in or address
I'M HAMPTON,
Manager.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1887-04-27
Port Royal & Augusta Railway,
In effect Dec. 20, 1886.
Grcenvilc and Laurcns Railway.

limo Goth M~cridian-Ono hour slower
than G. IL G. II. r. time.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1887-04-27

Connections al Greenwood to and
from all points on Columbia 81 Greenvil-
lie railroad. At ~Spartanburg with Ash
willie 81 Spartanburg II II, A. d c., Air
Limo for points Forth. At Augusta with
Georgia, South Carolina and Central
roads,.
T.. r. CHARLTON, G.. r. A.
w. w. Starr, Sup't, Augusta, Ga.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1887-04-27
Greenwood, Laurcns and S~partanburg.
Going South--Daiiy,

Arrive Augusta 10 30 am 6 10 pm 5 so pm
ATLANTA O0 II m.
Savannah 30 p IN.
Jacksonville II 90 III.
Going N~orth-Daily.
I.oavc Atlanta 73O p III.
Jacksonville 230"
Savannah SO"
Charleston 400 n
NupuStn IL IL n m Z 50 Il m g 30 n m
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-09-17
The Fishery Question.

The British Minister at Washington talks
very frankly about the important features
of the commission plan to settle the troubles
in connection with the Canadian fisheries
In an interview published in the Washing
ton Post, a day or two ago. he said that he
thought that the commission would be
ready to go to work about Nov. l, but he
seemed to be rather doubtful about the re-
suits of the commissions work being salts
factory to the Senate He called attention
to the fact that the Senate expressed its
hostility to the commissions plan last
winter, and he saw no good reason why it
should entertain a different opinion with
regard to the plan this winter
Only two of the commissioners on the
part of the British government have been
appointed viz: the British Minister at Wash
ington and Mr.. Chamberlain. The third
one will be appointed by Canada. 1t is
thought that Sir John Macdonald will be
selected, on account of his acquaintance
with the constitution and laws of this coun-
try and his familiarity with the matters
which will be the subjects of negotiation.
No one of the commissioners for this
country has yet been appointed, and,
although rumor is busy with the names of
several prominent men, no one outside of
the Cabinet circle yet knows who will
probably be appointed. Doubtless two
Democrats and one Republican will repre-
sent this country.
The subjects with which the commission
will have to deal will be those wholly con-
nected with the fishery troubles. Other mat
ters will, of course, be touched up incident
ally, but there will be no negotiations with
regard to them. In his interview, Minister
West was extremely careful to state that
the suggestion of a commission came from
our government. 1t seems rather remark
able that he should have been DESTROYS of
having that fact brought prominently be-
fore the public. Is he anxious to have the
American people understand that the Eng.
lish go eminent is satisfied with the situa.
ton as it is, and that this country, after Con
gress had passed resolution authorizing re-
taliation, requested negotiations relative tc
the pending troubles with the view of Sc
curing peaceful settlement of them, and
that England, equally ready for peace OF
war, acceded to the requestl
Secretary Bayard, day or two ago, said
that only three ways were open for the set
Element of the fishery dispute, viz: by war
arbitration or a commission, and that for
his part he preferred a commission. There
certainly can be no objection to commits
sion, provided our rights can be secured by
means oft After threatening retaliation
however, this government cannot afford to
recede from the position which it has taken
1t is as necessary for it TO insist upon its
view of the issue if it is convinced that that
view is right, as it is to secure to our fisher.
men the privileges they claim.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-09-17
A Blind Dogs Guardian Cat.
Letter to the Spectator.

l know you have high opinion of the dogs
character but of the harmless, necessary cat, -
perhaps you may not thin: so well as he or she
deserves. The following anecdote of my own
BLACK Beauty or Prof Blackie,' as often
call him, may find place in your generous
paper A favorite Pomeranian dog was cruelty
blinded by carriers lash, and while his owner
tenderly bathed the infiamed eyes, "Blackie, +"
the sleek tom-cat, always sat by with kindly
look of pity in his luminous green eye. When
"Iaddie,' the blind dog, was called in at night
he often failed TO find the door, or would strike
his venerable head against the posts. ''Blacke, -
having noted this difficulty, would jump off his
warm cushion, by the kitchen fire. trot out with
NEW" into the dark night, and in few min
utes return with ''Laddie'' shoulder-to-shoulder
as it were and the trends would then separate
for the night.
"Laddie" when younger, had quietly re-
sented the attentions shown by his oWuer to
a fascinating kitten, who used to frolic with his
long, fringed tail; but he was too noble to
show active dislike. When the kitten died in
convulsions-a victim to nerves and a ball of
cotton-apd its owner bent over the stiffened
form in grief, "Laddie" came gravely up and
kissed it. He followed to the grave, and for
many days was seen by his mistress to go up
the garden and sit upon the sod. Was this his
way of showing remorse for his former cold
ness, or might 1t be an expression of sympathy
for his bereaved owner?
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-09-17
A Convention Interviewed.

The New York World undertook to get
opinions on several interesting subjects from
the delegates to the Republican Convention
of New York, which met at Saratoga last
Wednesday. The questions which the re-
porters asked each of the delegates were the
following: l. Who is your choice for Presi-
Prohibition vote will be. g. What do you
think of the labor vote of all the different
organizations!
The number of delegates was sos, and
great difficulties had to be overcome in get
ting opinions. Some could not be seen at
all, owing to their engagements; others
were very shy, and not a few refused out
right to answer questions, for the reason,
probably, that they had no opinions re-
sponsive to them. The reporters, however,
succeeded in getting answers from 372 of
the delegates. OF these POI were for Blaine
for President, % were for Chauncey NJ. De-
pew, 10 for Robert T. Lincoln. z for Joseph
r. Hawley and 100 were non-committal
The others We're divided among Conkling,
Foraker, Gresham and half dozen other
prominent Republican leaders.
With reference to the Prohibition vote
one delegate placed it as high as 5000 in
the State, and another as low as $4,000 OF
the 372 who were questioned, however, 124
placed it above 40, 900 in the State and 12S
below that number. There were rs who
had no opinion and A who refused to express
any.
Views with regard to the labor vote varied
greatly. A few placed it as low as 5000
and one or two as high as 100000 in the
State There were 1877 who placed it above
$4,000, and 81 who placed it below that
number. There were rs who declared they
were not sufficiently well informed to give
an intelligent opinion, and As who declined
to express one
From the interviews it is apparent that
Blaine is far ahead of any other candidate
in the estimation of his party in New York,
and that the Republicans think the Labor
vote will be about double the Prohibition
vote. They wish the Labor vote to be large,
however, and the Prohibition vote to be
small, because the latter vote will be almost
wholly drawn from the Republican party,
and their wish may have great deal to do
with shaping their opinions with regard to
it. The chances, however, are that the
Prohibition vote will be great deal larger
than the Republicans pretend to think, and
that it will fully offset the vote that the Labor
party will draw from the Democratic party.
Ii is pretty safe to assume. however, that
no estimate Of either the Prohibition OF the
Labor vote will be accepted by the politi-
clans as reliable, but it is hardly probable
that the Labor party will poll as many
votes in New York as Henry George did for
Mayor at the last municipal election in that
city.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-09-17

In some respects the more interesting Of
the two great expositions to be held in
Georgia this fall is that under the auspices
of the State Agricultural Society, at Macon.
1t is in true sense representative Of the
whole State, as the society by
which it is given, long recognized
as a powerful and benefcent factor in the
affairs of the commonwealth is made up of
men representing, perhaps, every county
The fairs heretofore given by the society
have been almost uniformly successful, par
ticularly those given in Macon, whose ad-
vantages for such shows of the people are
peculiarly great.
Several years ago that city
expended very large sums in the improve
ment of public park. The plat of ground
selected is within the limits of the city, is
perhaps, two hundred acres in extent and
the larger part is covered with growth of
fine forest trees. These grounds have been
beautified in almost every possible way, nu-
merous buildings erected, and one of the
best race tracks in the Southern States pro-
vided. A large part of the expendi-
ture upon the grounds was incurred
the State fairs, and they will here
after be always held in this beautiful park.
However desirable may be the develop
ment of the States mineral resources and
of manufactures, her leading industry must
always be agriculture. Compared with its
product, that of manufactures is almost in
significant, and yet the room for develop
ment in extent and Improvement in pro-
cesses is almost as great in agriculture as in
any other direction. It is these facts which
lend importance to the fair of the State
Agricultural Society. 1t is almost entirely
a farmers show.
There would doubtless have been this year.
as heretofore, large attendance upon the
fair, even were its attractions limited to
those which have characterized others of the
series; but on this occasion there occurs, in
connection with the fair, an event which
appeals strongly to the loving remembrance
entertained by our people for those who par
ticipated in the great deeds of quarter of
a century ago. This event is the coming
together of Confederate veterans to meet
for the last time their Commander-in-C Chief
during those troublous times Their meet
ing with him and with each other cannot
fail to evoke memories from whose sadness
time has taken all pain and left only
pleasure. Old comrades, in Fighting
their battles DER again, will tramp through
the valley with jackson and charge again
at Malvern Hill. In these recollections
there will be nothing of the bitterness of
defeat-only pride in duty well performed.
The MORNING NEWS hopes there will
be thousands of the old veterans
present, that they will enjoy them
selves to their hearts content,
and that they will send their old commander
home happy in the knowledge that, even
though he lost the prize for which he fought,
he gained the affection and confidence of
his followers and that he has them yet.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-09-17
BRIGHT BITS.

NEW Republican creed: The three P's-Pro
lection, palsy and pensions.-LouisviIe Demo
Crat.
FISH should be weighed in their own scales
Inc catch weight that, fixed by the man who
catches the fish, is never correct-Ptcdyrtne.
The senior dead head of the world has just
been taken out of a stone coffin in Sidon, where
he had been $500 years.-Sdn Francisco Altd
If you want to get a good idea of turnultu-
Gus motion you want 10 watch the agitation of
the bustles of two women dancing a hop waltz
-BostOn Transcript
LADY of the house urging company to eat>-
Please help yourselves. Do just as you would
IN your own house. | am always so glad when
my friends are at home.-San Francisco Wasp
ABOUT 80 per cent of the oyster is water. It
is this TACT that makes a man of experience take
drink of straight liquor Immediately after
eating dozen raw oysters.-NetO Orleans Plea
yltne.
MISTRESS to seryant) Ibid you tell those
ladies at the door that / was not at home?
Servant-Yis, num-
MlStreSS-What did they say?
Servant-How fortinit - Exchange.
THE mind cure has already abolished all dis
ease. Nobody has any disease; the trouble is
simply they think they have. Another society
is TO be started to enable people to lift them
selves up blythe straps of their boots.-Rdrtford
C0urdnt.
CATHERINE OWEN has published a book called
Ten Dollars Enough" She may think so now
but by the time she gets all the jet trimming
and stuff for the overskirt she will find that
about $40 more is necessary, not including the
dressmaker's bill Ten dollars is enough for the
material, but trimming and making cost like
slXty.-NoTriStol0n Herald
MASTER Tom (aged 12, visiting for his vacation)
Have cigar, grandpag
Grandpa--Hey? what sir?
Master Tom-A cig-cigarette, you know.
Grandpa-Certainly not sir never smoked
in my life
Master Tom-Ah then wouldn't advise you
to begin. lights up and sits down to read the
Sporting News).-1Oocl. Topics.
A CLERGYMAN in Carson, New, recently sent to
local paper notice of the services at his
church, in Which the subject of his sermon
How to Cure Hoodumism, was given. II APP
peared IN print, however, as How to Cure
Rheumatism and the church was packed Il
is easy enough for a preacher to be popular
All that is necessary is to preach on subjects
which people are interested in.-Erchange.
SUPPOSE" said Dakota teacher, while hear
ing class in mental arithmetic recite, that
your father should plant~an addition of thirty
lots to the town, and there should be a boom
and he should sell fourteen of them to a man
from Chicago, and sixteen to man from Min
neapolis, what would be left?"
Il know shouted hey in the middle of the
class.
Very well. Tommy, you may tell u.s."
The men from Chicago and Minneapolis
would be left. Ny pa has an addition, and |
heard him tellin' ma about just such a case last
night, and he said they would be left awful
bad!'-DdkOtd Bell.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-09-17
The Missouri Bald Knobbers.

The history of the band of regulators in
remote portion of Missouri, known as
Bald Knobbers, whose persecution of their
fellow citizens and trial by the courts have
filled considerable space in the newspapers
for several months, can be profitably
studied in other parts of the coun-
try, where manifestations of a
spirit similar to theirs have not been I'M
common.
1t is not peculiar history. In fact it is
monotonously like that of nearly every other
band which has undertaken to right wrong
and wipe out abuses without resort to the
law of the land. This band or society was
not, when formed, composed of despefadoes,
but of men who considered themselves the
best people of the community-reputable
men of property, farmers and even preach
ers being among the number Their pur-
pose was to correct certain abuses, and their
first acts were, PERHAPS, wrong only in that
they were without authority of law.
But they could not stop at this.
Having acted in violation of law
and made themselves liable to punishment,
the moderate men had no choice but to fol-
of the law they had violated was rope
around their necks to drag them forward to
the commission of yet more serious crimes,
which succeeded each other more and more
rapidly, becoming all the time of graver
character until they eliminated in murder.
And SO it came about that men who con-
sidered themselves so much better than their
neighbors that they could justly try them
for offenses without giving them oppor-
tunity for defense, found themselves red
handed murderers. Hunted down by officers
of the law, and finally, after months of
incarceration in Jail, brought to trial, the
last of them gave up a hopeless defense
and appealed to the mercy of the court
Law breaking cannot be prevented by law
breaking, no matter how good the motive,
and if men organize themselves for the pur-
pose they are as a band of highway rob
bers, who are prepared to murder if neces-
sary to obtain their booty, compared with a
sneak thief who timidly filches purse. Or
ganization makes them more criminal and
more to be dreaded.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-09-17
Wicked Western Wiles.
From the Chicago Tribune.


Have any of you found bank note?'' in
CURED a man in wild-eyed excitement as be
hurriedly approached a knot of loungers at the
Union depot yesterday morning
Have you lost ones" asked an elderly
stranger of bland and sedate appearance
Yes, yes; have you found itSn
wait moment What was its denomina
tion?''
1T was $50 bill-national bank note"
The stranger leisurely drew a roll of bills from
his pocket, looked them over. took one out, and
passed it over to the excited individual re
marking with much urbanity as he did so:
1T is well for you, my friend, that it was
found by an honest man l picked it up few
minutes ago, and take pleasure in giving back
to you what am satisfied is your property
Thank you, sir; thank you, It's my turn
now to do the fair thing. Here's $40 bill. You
shant refuse it. Take it, sir; take it, or shall
feel hurt"
The stranger, thus urged, took the money
and the grateful individual walked off with his
500. He was considerably surprised to learn, a
few hours later, that the bill was not the one he
had lost at all, but counterfeit He is now
looking for the bland and elderly stranger, but
there are reasons for doubling his success in
finding him.